Understanding Section 32 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Acts Committed Under Threat of Instant Death
Section 32 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, exempts acts done under threat of instant death from criminal liability, except for heinous crimes like murder or terrorism. The provision recognizes coercion as a defense when immediate danger compels action, provided the act isn’t inherently grave.